Realme phones offer Digital Wellbeing features, including Parental Controls, accessible through the built-in “Digital Wellbeing” app. The exact location and names of features might vary slightly depending on your Realme phone’s operating system version (Realme UI version), but the general process remains similar.
Here’s a breakdown of how to use Realme’s Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls:
1. Accessing Digital Wellbeing:
* Method 1 (Most Common): Open your phone’s settings app. Look for an option like “Digital Wellbeing,” “Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls,” “Digital Balance,” or something similar. It’s often grouped under “Settings” > “Apps” or “Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls”
* Method 2 (If you can’t find it in settings): Some Realme phones may have a dedicated quick settings toggle for Digital Wellbeing. Pull down the notification shade (from the top of the screen), and then expand it by pulling down again. Look for a Digital Wellbeing icon.
2. Exploring Digital Wellbeing Features:
Once you’ve opened the Digital Wellbeing app, you’ll typically find sections like:
* Dashboard: This provides an overview of your screen time usage across different apps. It shows you how much time you spend on each app, your phone usage duration, and unlock count.
* App Timers: This allows you to set time limits for individual apps. Once the limit is reached, you’ll be prevented from using the app until the next period begins. Set your daily limits for specific apps.
* Focus Mode: This allows you to temporarily block distracting apps and notifications for a set period. This is helpful for focusing on work or studying. You can customize which apps are blocked.
* Sleep Mode: Schedule a time for your phone to automatically go into “Do Not Disturb” mode. You can still receive calls from specific contacts or alarm notifications.
* Bedtime Mode: Similar to Sleep Mode, it allows you to turn down screen brightness and schedule when to stop receiving notifications.
3. Using Parental Controls (usually within Digital Wellbeing):
Parental Controls are often integrated within the Digital Wellbeing settings. Look for options like “Parental Controls,” “Family Link,” or similar terminology. The specific features available may vary. Expect to find options like:
* App Blocking: Restrict access to specific apps.
* Screen Time Limits: Set daily or weekly limits for overall phone usage.
* Website Filtering (may not be available on all models): Block access to specific websites or categories of websites (e.g., adult content).
* Content Restrictions: Limit access to content based on age ratings (if applicable).
* Location Tracking (may require additional setup): Track the location of the child’s phone (this often requires Google Family Link integration).
* App usage reports: receive reports on your child’s app usage.
Important Notes:
* Google Family Link: Many Realme phones leverage Google Family Link for more robust parental controls. You might need to set up a Google Family Link account to utilize these enhanced features. This would be done through the Google Family Link app, not directly within Realme’s Digital Wellbeing app.
* Child’s Google Account: Parental controls often require setting up a Google account for the child.
* Device Admin Privileges: Parental control features may require granting the Digital Wellbeing app device administrator privileges.
If you can’t find a specific feature, check your Realme phone’s user manual or visit Realme’s official support website for more detailed instructions. The exact implementation of these features might evolve with software updates.
